Whatever the event is you’re hosting, the food often becomes the star of the show. For better or for worse, everyone is going to take notice of what you’re serving to satiate those rumbling stomachs. Food plays an important role in many people’s lives, and this is an important fact to remember when planning your menu ideas for your next big event.
If you’re looking to put on a drool-worthy spread that will leave your guests with full stomachs and happy taste buds, you’re going to want to check out these five deliciously different menu ideas for your next event.
1. Meat on a Stick
Let’s face it, not many people can turn down meat on a stick. It’s definitely the way to many men’s hearts and it’s a fun menu option that is versatile enough to match most event themes and styles.
You can talk with your caterer to come up with different ideas, but sizzling chicken satay, spicy lamb kebabs, and tender beef skewers are all popular ideas to consider. If you go for this option, just make sure you have enough vegetable offerings on the menu so that those who don’t eat meat aren’t left out in the cold.Just don’t forget a dip or accompaniment to go along with them!
2. Luxury Seafood
The sad reality in Toronto is that we live nowhere near the ocean and its variable array of delicious offerings. However, this fact only makes a seafood spread even more special and unique.
Including a luxurious seafood spread as a part of your event menu will have your guests oohing and aahing over tempting treasures like Atlantic lobster, Alaskan king crab, fresh shucked oysters, and sashimi salmon. Having a oyster shucking station will also add an interactive element to your event.
3. Assorted Sliders
If you’re hosting a fun, upbeat event, you can’t beat a menu of assorted sliders to create a fun and delicious atmosphere.
Sliders have gained huge popularity in the catering world for a few reasons. Firstly, they’re incredibly versatile. You can take just about anything from meat to seafood to veggies and turn it into a slider. Also, the bite-size food trend isn’t showing any signs of slowing down, so sliders fit perfectly into a menu packed with other fun-size offerings.
Think about comfort food menu ideas like crispy fried chicken, Asian glazed pork belly, and cheese-stuffed mini beef burgers. Just don’t forget a few vegetarian offerings like roasted vegetables with pesto and goat cheese.Sliders aren’t just simple burgers anymore!
4. Comfort Food Favourites
Speaking of comfort foods, nothing gets the crowds drooling like seeing some of their favouritehome-cooked dishes on the menu at a big event. This doesn’t necessarily have to mean downgrading the sophistication of your menu either, as there are plenty of ways to take comfort food favourites and make them a little more upscale.
Take mac and cheese, for example. This creamy comfort food doesn’t look very special sitting in a pan by itself, but put the words “lobster mac and cheese” on a menu, and you’re guests will be salivating from the moment they walk through the doors.
5. Spanish Tapas
Another drool-worthy menu idea comes from the recent catering trend that leans towards globally influenced foods and ethnic-inspired menus. Spanish tapas provide a deliciously diverse menu for your guests and the opportunity to sample the foods of a country that’s crazy about their food and drinks.
Marinated vegetables, salty Spanish ham, crusty breads and, melty cheeses will take your guests on a culinary adventure through Barcelona, Madrid, and Seville.